How many new dwellings were approved in Bathurst?

Bathurst approved 196 new residential dwellings in the 12 months to Jun 2026 — up 70% on the prior 12 months. That breaks down as 148 houses and 48 units (townhouses and apartments).

Is there a lot of development in Bathurst?

By dwelling approvals over the last 12 months, Bathurst ranks #174 of 542 council areas. Building approvals are a leading indicator of new housing supply.

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Building approvals in Bathurst

New residential dwellings approved in the Bathurst council area, from Australian Bureau of Statistics data. Showing the 12 months to Jun 2026 and the trend over time.

196

dwellings (last 12 mo)

148

houses

units

#174

of councils, by volume

+70%

vs prior 12 months

Dwellings approved over time

Rolling 12-month total of dwellings approved — the supply trend for Bathurst, smoothing out the month-to-month noise.

Crime in BathurstSee reported offences and the long-run trend for this council.

Suburbs in Bathurst

Flood and bushfire exposure, crime, school catchments and zoning for each suburb in this council area.

Dwelling units approved (new residential), for the whole council area — a planning-stage indicator, not completed homes, and lumpy month to month. Units = townhouses and apartments. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (CC BY 4.0).